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Florida zoo tiger attack: Time to rethink animal captivity?A Malayan tiger attacked and killed a veteran keeper. This is not the first zookeeper killed by a tiger and it comes when many Americans are rethinking animal captivity.
Why concern about race relations has jumped – for whites and blacksAmericans both black and white, Republican and Democrat are increasingly worried about race relations, a poll shows. But the reasons could be different.
- Should the smoking age be raised? Why California may say yes.
Beginning next year, no one under 21 will be permitted to buy tobacco products in the state of California.
Kobe Bryant prepares for poetic farewellTwo historic moments for the NBA line up this week: Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant will play the final game of his career Wednesday night, as the Golden State Warriors look to topple the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' record for most season wins.
North Carolina governor makes minor changes to controversial LGBT lawNorth Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory issued an executive order to protect employees from the state's new 'bathroom bill.' But LGBT advocates say McCrory's changes are not enough.
FocusGood jobs without a degree? Boston's $3 million test.Facing problems of income inequality, US cities looking at new ways to create well-paying jobs for workers.
Cover StoryWhy your taxes are so complicatedAt 4 million words long, the US tax code is one of the most complex in the world, the result of issues of fairness and, yes, your desire for deductions.
How to fix the US tax codeIt won't be easy in a divided Washington, but there are reforms both parties can agree on and some experts think the time is 'ripe' for an overhaul.
Pope Francis urges compassion toward all in dealing with modern familiesOpening up the possibility for divorced people to receive communion, Pope Francis urged pastors 'to avoid judgments that do not take into account the complexity of various situations.'
First LookKorean War vet's family welcomes remains after 65 yearsThe remains of Army Cpl. Robert Graham, who died in a POW camp, are finally coming home.
First LookWhy NYC is reining in Times Square Spider-Men, 'Desnudas'In the wake of a heated debate about aggressive behavior by some performers, the City Council approved a bill on Thursday to restrict them to designated zones.
Gap apologizes: Was their latest ad racially insensitive?Critics contend an image in the Gap ad is insensitive, given the historical context of how black women have been depicted.
First LookOne billionaire moves south — and New Jersey's budget falls apartBillionaire David Tepper is moving from New Jersey to Florida, and much to New Jersey's dismay, he is taking his tax burden with him.
Behind minimum wage fight, voices of faithInvolvement in the minimum wage movement is part of a growing push by some religious leaders to reassert their authority as moral voices in issues of economic justice, some say.
Breanna Stewart and UConn win fourth consecutive NCAA titleUConn defeated Syracuse 82-51 on Tuesday night. It was Coach Geno Auriemma's 11th national title.
NCAA championship: Villanova beats North Carolina at the buzzerA three-point shot by Kris Jenkins gave Villanova a 77-74 victory Monday night and the second national title in the school's history.
Villanova vs. North Carolina: The conclusion of March MadnessThe top-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels face the second-seeded Villanova Wildcats Monday in the 2016 NCAA men's basketball tournament championship. The game will be televised at 9:19 p.m. Eastern time on TBS.
First LookWhy some marine scientists lament the end of SeaWorld's orca breedingConservationists lauded SeaWorld's decision to end its orca breeding program last month, but some researches say it's a loss for science.
NCAA 2016 Championship: Seniors rule at Villanova and North CarolinaThe Season of the Senior offers a break from the NCAA tournament story lines of the last five or six years.
North Carolina shows GOP split extends to states, tooRepublican factionalism is now playing out in states where LGBT rights vs. religious liberty is the new flashpoint.
